Niacinamide is an active ingredient that has become popular for its multiple benefits to both the health and appearance of the skin. Keep reading to learn how this active ingredient works and why you should include it in your skincare routine.

Niacinamide is one of the ways you can use vitamin B3 as a skincare product, and it can be found in various foods such as fish, nuts, and mushrooms. Studies indicate that topical use of niacinamide has many benefits for the skin and few adverse effects, making it very appealing for those who want to take care of their skin’s health and improve its appearance.

Beneficial Effects:

• Antioxidant effect: Combats the effects of free radicals. It helps reduce reactive oxygen species associated with skin aging and protects the skin from damage caused by pollution.
• Improves skin barrier function: Helps synthesize ceramides and aids in the differentiation of keratinocytes, the cells that form the epidermis. This leads to improved barrier function of the skin, which makes the skin healthier, provides greater protection against aggressions, and reduces irritation, making it a suitable active ingredient for sensitive and rosacea-prone skin.
• Improves wrinkles and fine lines: Promotes the production of collagen and proteins, which makes fine lines and wrinkles less noticeable and improves their appearance.
• Depigmenting action: Alters the transfer of pigment from the producing cells (melanocytes) to the cells that make up the epidermis (keratinocytes), reducing the amount of pigment deposited in the skin.
• Sebum-regulating: Reduces the oiliness of the skin, resulting in less oily skin with a more matte finish.
• Protects against UV radiation: Niacinamide can repair some of the damage caused to DNA by ultraviolet rays. It is important to note that its use does not replace the use of sunscreen as a preventive measure against the damage of this radiation on the skin.
• Improves acne: Both through its sebum-regulating action and its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects, the use of niacinamide benefits skin prone to acne.

In conclusion, niacinamide is not just a trendy active ingredient but is backed by scientific evidence that supports the results you can achieve from its use. Therefore, it is 100% worth purchasing products containing niacinamide.

There are various brand options on the market that feature niacinamide as a principal active ingredient or as part of various active ingredients. Niacinamide can be found in concentrations of 2%, 5%, and 10%. Remember that while the benefits have been scientifically proven, this does not mean that all products containing it are suitable for your particular case due to underlying reasons, likely because the product comes with other active ingredients that may not be compatible with your skin type or dermatological conditions.